Innovative Bunker Provides Vital Support To Air Force Program
K9 Explosives Magazines
Military Use
K9 Explosive Training Aid Magazine (CETASM)
Historically, K9 handlers would have to spend valuable time transporting K9 explosives training aids to and from an ammo supply point (ASP), but Armag’s Canine Explosive Training Aid Storage Magazine (CETASM) allows K9 handlers to access their explosive training aids quickly and easily 24 hours a day, and without compromising safety and security. The CETASM’s proprietary design gives it a reduced arc (ESQD) in the event of an accidental detonation. This allows the magazine to be located closer to buildings, roadways and other magazines, reducing transport time.
The Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) had approved sighting of the CETASM within 25 ft. from inhabited buildings, 15 ft. from public traffic routes, and 4 ft. from other magazines.
An optional truck transport box has not been reviewed by the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) but has been shown to improve driver safety in transporting training aids.
Features
- Specifically approved by the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB).
- Meets or exceeds US Military specs and has been approved by the ATF on a case-by-case basis.
- Includes specially engineered canisters for housing each training aid which help to prevent sympathetic detonation.
- Can be pre-wired for intrusion detection systems (IDS).
- Manufactured using 1/4″ continuously welded steel.
- Exterior is commercially sandblasted and painted with a high solids urethane top coat.
- Interior is lined with kiln dried military grade hardwoods.
Advantages
Armag’s K9 Explosive Training Aid Magazines offer many advantages including:
- Reduced Arc: Can be safely stored near buildings, roadways and other magazines.
- Ready Access: Eliminates transportation to and from ASP and gives trainer access to aids 24 hours per day
- Low Maintenance: Requires little to no maintenance.
- Quick Turnaround: Delivered on time and ready for use.
- Portable: Easy to move to new sites.
- Durable: Proven to last for decades under repeated relocations, extreme environments and battle conditions.
Quick and Easy Acquisition
U.S. Military and government agencies can acquire magazines and armories in a fraction of the time and cost by utilizing the Armag Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Armag Corporation is the only recipient of the single award IDIQ (N0017422D0031) through NSWC IH EOD Technology Center.
Reduced Arc (ESQD)
Armag was selected by the US Navy to develop a reduced arc magazine, resulting in the first magazine that can be safely stored near buildings, roadways and other magazines. The ability to safely store ammunition and explosives at nearby locations eliminates time consuming travel to and from an ammo supply point (ASP).
As a part of the limited arc design, explosives are stored in specially designed containers in the magazine which prevent sympathetic detonation. This limits the maximum credible event to only one round which the magazine has proven to withstand, thereby reducing the quantity distance arc.
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